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Incorporated associations

Some charities in Queensland are incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld). These are called 'incorporated associations' and have 'Inc.' or 'Incorporated' at the end of their name.

Incorporated associations have a number of responsibilities such as keeping appropriate financial records, following their rules and holding annual general meetings. These responsibilities are regulated in Queensland by the Office of Fair Trading.

Other general obligations

There are a number of other laws that affect the operation of charities in Queensland covering areas such as employment, trading, occupational health and safety and anti-discrimination. For example, charities are obliged to meet obligations under the Work Health Safety Act 2011.

Some charities may have responsibilities that are specific to their area of work. For example, charities that provide aged care services may need to meet other obligations or hold accreditations as part of working in this field.

Please note: this fact sheet is an overview of laws and regulations affecting charities in Queensland, not a complete guide. For more information about laws and regulations in Queensland, please consult the relevant regulatory agencies.